Posted 3 days ago

E-commerce Customer Support Specialist

Hire Hangar South Africa, Cape Town
Remote Contract

Salary: $1,700–$2,200 / month

Job description

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career.

Job Title: E-commerce Customer Support Specialist

Location: Remote Time Zone: US Time Zones (EST–PST)

Role Overview

We are looking for an E-commerce Customer Support Specialist to deliver exceptional customer experiences across digital channels. This role focuses on resolving customer issues, supporting online purchasing journeys, and ensuring smooth post-purchase support while working closely with internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle customer inquiries related to products, orders, payments, returns, and exchanges
  • Provide clear, accurate, and empathetic support via email and chat
  • Maintain detailed ticket documentation and customer records
  • Collaborate with Operations and Fulfillment teams to resolve issues
  • Follow established support processes and quality standards
  • Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and support workflows

Required Qualifications

  • Experience providing customer support for e-commerce or online retail businesses
  • Strong written communication and problem-solving skills
  • Prior experience working remotely is mandatory, including fluency with remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, Asana (or similar), and experience working with US or UK-based companies; applications without this experience will not be considered
  • Ability to manage multiple tickets and priorities effectively
  • Customer-first mindset with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with international customers
  • Familiarity with CRM or helpdesk systems
  • Experience contributing to FAQs or help center content

Tools & Technology

  • Support Platforms: Zendesk, Gorgias, Freshdesk
  • E-commerce Platforms: Shopify or similar
  • Collaboration: Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace

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Skills and functions

  • Customer Support